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Encore at Buckingham

535 Buckingham Road, Richardson, TX 75081

Independent Living Senior Apartment
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(800) 780-8101

Estimated Pricing

One Bedroom
Estimated $3,363
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,136

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,340
  • Average State Price: $3,661
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Encore at Buckingham Description

    Encore at Buckingham is a community that offers independent living and senior apartments and is located in Richardson, Texas. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 making it the 13th highest rated community in the city out of 19 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    7.2
    Encore at Buckingham
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 35 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 13 out of 19 communities in Richardson
  • Ranking in State: 2171 out of 2716 communities in TX
  • Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews mention rude and unhelpful staff, with frequent privacy invasions and a lack of empathy for residents.
    • Issues with facility maintenance are common, including non-functioning elevators, AC units, and fire alarms, as well as poor repair jobs.
    • Complaints about the lack of amenities promised, such as shuttle services and social outings, and problems with parking and accessibility for guests and medical support.
    • Some positive comments highlight the cleanliness and convenience of the location, with proximity to grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants, as well as on-site amenities like a coffee bar, gym, movie theater, and beauty salon.
    • Concerns about the disparity in apartment upgrades, with some residents not receiving the same quality of appliances and finishes as others.
    • Management and policy issues, including problems with parking spaces and handicapped access, and difficulties resolving disputes with the management team.

    Overall, while there are some positive aspects to the facility, such as its location and some of its amenities, the majority of reviews express significant dissatisfaction with the staff's attitude, the facility's maintenance, and the management's policies.


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    Services

    Housekeeping Services Available

    24-Hour Emergency Maintenance


    Activities

    Walking Trails

    Card & Game Room

    Library With Cozy Fireplace

    Computer Room With High Speed Internet & Printer

    Gardening Area

    35-Seat Movie Theatre


    Community Amenities

    Outdoor Patios

    Resort Style Pool & Heated Spa

    Beauty Parlor

    Fitness Center

    Covered Breezeways

    Controlled Gate Access


    Room Amenities

    Handicap Accessible

    Elevators In All Buildings

    Elegant Marble Entry With Vaulted Ceilings


    Transportation

    Covered Breezeways


    Pet

    Pet Park

    Pet Friendly -- Cats & Dogs Less Than 35 Pounds Are Welcome



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $65,993, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 88
      • Low Temperature: 48
      • Average Temperature: 69.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 147 days of rain, 1 days of snow and 215 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.6 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.5 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 4.33% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 26.69% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 16% Asian, 10% Black or African-American, 12% Hispanic or Latino, and 59% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.7 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.53 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.65 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.15 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.79 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 137.0, Moderate Days 64.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 12.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Kroger
    0.1 miles away
    Hong Kong Market Place
    1.0 miles away
    Good Fortune Supermarket
    1.2 miles away
    Fiesta Mart
    1.2 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    1.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Spring Valley
    0.9 miles away

    Bus Stations

    6
    0.9 miles away
    5
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    4
    0.9 miles away
    3
    0.9 miles away
    2
    0.9 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    0.2 miles away
    Golden Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Chase
    1.2 miles away
    Bank of Whittier
    1.4 miles away
    Southwestern National Bank
    1.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Methodist Campus for Continuing Care
    2.5 miles away
    Forest Park Medical Center
    2.9 miles away
    The T. Boone Pickens Center for Hospice and Palliative Care
    3.2 miles away
    Medical City Green Oaks Hospital
    3.2 miles away
    Medical City Dallas
    3.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away
    Heights Community Pharmacy
    2.2 miles away
    Kroger Pharmacy
    2.3 miles away
    Arapaho Pharmacy
    2.4 miles away
    Tom Thumb Pharmacy
    2.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Mills Orthodontics
    1.2 miles away
    Yen Dentistry
    1.2 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    1.5 miles away
    Viva Dental
    1.5 miles away
    Richardson Heights Dental
    2.3 miles away

    Parks

    Sting Soccer Complex
    0.0 miles away
    Buckingham Park
    0.1 miles away
    Richland Park
    0.2 miles away
    Memorial Park
    0.2 miles away
    Woodhaven Grove Park
    0.3 miles away

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    Shopping

    Park Lane
    5.0 miles away
    NorthPark Center
    5.4 miles away
    Galleria Dallas
    5.6 miles away
    Firewheel Town Center
    6.2 miles away

    Culture

    Berkner Auditorium
    1.7 miles away
    Eisemann Center
    3.5 miles away
    SP/N Gallery
    4.4 miles away
    Plaza Theater
    5.2 miles away
    Patty Granville Arts Center
    5.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Afrah
    0.9 miles away
    Frattelo
    0.9 miles away
    First Chinese BBQ-Richardson
    0.9 miles away
    Del's Charcoal Burgers
    1.0 miles away
    Amigo's Restaurant
    1.0 miles away

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